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Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated […]

2013/05/20

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher JA Happ (AP Photo)

Toronto’s Happ ‘responsive’ after head injury

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays pitcher J.A. Happ is responsive after being hit in the head by a line drive and could be released from a Florida hospital on Wednesday. “He was […]

2013/05/08

Sea creature washed ashore in New Zealand posted to YouTube.

Mysterious sea creature carcass washes ashore

A mysterious carcass washed ashore in New Zealand last week, fueling speculation about sea monsters and dinosaurs. The rotting animal was discovered by a group on four-wheel vehicles speeding along the beach in Bay of […]

2013/05/07

Belvin Perry, Chief Judge for the Ninth Circuit Court of Florida, during Casey Anthony murder trial in Orlando. (AP Photo)

Casey Anthony judge: There was enough to convict

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The judge who presided over the trial of Casey Anthony says he believes there was enough evidence to convict the Florida mother who was acquitted of murdering her 2-year-old daughter. Judge […]

2013/05/06

Daughter voices anger at mom found after 11 years

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The teenage daughter of a woman who just revealed she abandoned her family 11 years ago said Thursday the disclosure has angered her and she is not eager to restart their […]

2013/05/02

Rubio seeks to boost border language in new bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio says a new immigration bill he helped write needs stronger border security provisions or it will fail in the House and may even have trouble getting through […]

2013/05/02

PETA buys shares of SeaWorld stock

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — PETA has purchased newly issued shares of SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., the theme park company often targeted for protests by the animal rights group.

2013/04/23

FAA furloughs kick in, but flights come in on time

(AP) – Fears that furloughs of air traffic controllers by the Federal Aviation Administration would result in massive flight delays or cancellations are turning out to be unfounded as the cutbacks kick in.

2013/04/21

Medical workers aid the injured following explosions at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon.

Runner, spectator get photos of marathon suspects

(AP) – Bob Leonard and his family were Boston Marathon veterans and he preferred a spot not too far from the finish line to photograph runners as they concluded their 26.2-mile run.

2013/04/20

Lawmakers ready to unveil immigration deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is almost ready to share an immigration overhaul crafted over several months. The Gang of Eight is finishing up the final details and is planning to unveil the proposed legislation on Tuesday.

2013/04/15

Jury awards $12M to Fla. billionaire in wine spat

NEW YORK (AP) — A Florida billionaire awarded $12 million Friday by a Manhattan jury in his dispute over phony vintage wine vowed to do more to expose wine frauds. The energy maven and yachtsman also proclaimed it his happiest day since winning the America’s Cup in 1992.

2013/04/12

Judge undecided on if Anthony’s story can be sold

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A judge said Tuesday that he will take 30 days before deciding whether the trustee in Casey Anthony’s bankruptcy case can sell the commercial rights to her life story as a means to clear some of her outstanding debts.

2013/04/09